The best part about Russia is the Banya. The worst part about is Russia the banya.Yes, donning nothing but my humilty I survived an oak twig and leaf lashing at my very first banya. Banyas are all the …

Tula has been a whirlwind of activities. Hospitals, out-patient clinics, camps for autistic children and countless interviews with some of Russia’s most prestigious doctors. Sunday we decided to take …

For breakfast, it’s been hot-dogs, plain yogurt, tomato salad and 1 black tea bag. In the evening, we dine on a feast meant for a king – soup, salad, a plate of cheese, a whole mess of caviar with rye …